New Kid on the Block: Hionas Gallery
Peter Anthony and Maria Hionas have turned the front room of his fitness facility into Hionas Gallery, which will exhibit contemporary art. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Tattoo Studio
We got edge! Plus: Sample sale; WFC Greenmarket; World Trade Center photo project; Dine Around Downtown; Japan T-shirt. / 2 comments
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just a week and a half away (June 19). Here are local gift ideas for the dad(s) in your life, including several special offers. Any fathers reading this may want to forward it accordingly. / Sponsored
My Life as a Poseur
When Jack Hanley Gallery emailed that artist Jadranka Kosorcic was looking for people to sit for a portrait, I figured, "Why not?" / 1 comment
In the News: Il Matto 2.0
Opening a week from today. Plus: Skylofts sells out; Cuomo's controversial BPCA appointment; little leaguers go to a Mets game; El Gringo. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Turks & Frogs
Is it about to croak? [Update: Maybe not.] Plus: 471 Washington begins to reveal itself; what's new at tomorrow's Tribeca Greenmarket; Johnny Rockets opens at the Seaport; Mike & Son.
Shadowland, Part 2
I find shadows irresistible—perhaps because when nothing else seems to be changing around here, I can rely on them to surprise me. (Update 6/8: I added another good one.) / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Waitlist Petition
Plus: Tiny's brunch; American Icon on Broadway; free tickets to a show at Mercury Lounge. [Update: The tickets are gone.]
Newsletter: June 6
Loft Peeping: Scandinavian-inspired loft • Century 21 expansion • Luke's Lobster in FiDi • Manhattan Monuments • City Hall renovation • 10,000 Maniacs • Real-estate sales report • What's up this week • More
In the News: Spruce Street School
A look inside. Plus: Waitlist hope; ice-cream-sandwich truck; jazz series; Pete Hamill; "the best nail salon ever."
Seen & Heard: Jimmy Scott
...with Justin Vivian Bond. Plus: Free delivery; Absurdist audio tour; liquor-license postponements.
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Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Glad to read the clarifying comment by Judy Epstein Gage, and glad to hear David Gage will be staying in... — Marcus / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street